Gregory I
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Gregory I
Summary
Gregory I is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on November 30, 540[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on March 12, 604[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Gregory I was born in Rome[2].
- Gregory I passed away in Rome[4].
- Gregory I was born on November 30, 540[3].
- Gregory I was born on 540[10].
- Gregory I died on March 12, 604[5].
- Gregory I is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[11].
- Gregory I's father was Gordianus[12].
- Gregory I's mother was Saint Silvia[13].
- Gregory I's professions included diplomat[6].
- Gregory I worked as a Latin Catholic priest[7].
- Gregory I's professions included writer[8].
- Gregory I held the position of Pope[14].
- Gregory I held the position of papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople[15].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Dialogues[16].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Registrum Gregorii[17].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Pastoral Care[18].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Moralia in Job[19].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory I is Omelie super Ezechielem[20].
- Gregory I's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
- Gregory I is recorded as male[22].
- Gregory I's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Gregory I's family is recorded as Anicia gens[24].
- Gregory I's Commons category is recorded as Gregorius I Magnus[25].
- Gregory I's canonization status is recorded as saint[26].
- Gregory I's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Gregory I was born in Rome[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 30, 540[3] and 540[10]. His father was Gordianus[12]. His mother was Saint Silvia[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30] and papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople[15], a historical position[31], founded in 0452[32].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Dialogues[16], a literary work[33]; Registrum Gregorii[17], a literary work[34]; Pastoral Care[18], a literary work[35], founded in 0590[36]; Moralia in Job[19], a literary work[37]; and Omelie super Ezechielem[20], a literary work[38]. Things named for Gregory I include Notre Dame College, Dhaka[39], a college[40], in Pakistan[41], founded in 1949[42]; Gregorian Masses[43]; Gregorian chant[44], a music genre[45], founded in 0900[46]; St Gregory's Minster[47], a church building[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1001[50]; San Gregorio della Divina Pietà[51], a church building[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1729[54]; and San Gregorio Magno[55], a church building[56], in Italy[57].
Personal Life
Gregory I's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
Death and Burial
Gregory I died on March 12, 604[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[11].
Why It Matters
Gregory I has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 159 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[59], a theologian[60], 1225–1274[61], specialised in philosophy[62].
Works attributed to him include Moralia in Job[63], a literary work[64] and Pastoral Care[65], a literary work[66], founded in 0590[67]. Entities named for him include Notre Dame College, Dhaka[39], a college[40], in Pakistan[41], founded in 1949[42]; Gregorian Masses[43]; Gregorian chant[44], a music genre[45], founded in 0900[46]; St Gregory's Minster[47], a church building[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1001[50]; San Gregorio della Divina Pietà[51], a church building[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1729[54]; and San Gregorio Magno[55], a church building[56], in Italy[57].
FAQs
Where was Gregory I born?
Gregory I was born in Rome[2].
Where did Gregory I die?
Gregory I died in Rome[4].
Who were Gregory I's parents?
Gregory I's father was Gordianus[12]. Gregory I's mother was Saint Silvia[13].
What did Gregory I do for work?
Gregory I worked as diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and writer[8].
Who did Gregory I influence?
Gregory I has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[59].